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Fireside Cafe

4.0 (61 reviews)
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Does this look like $30 of (Greasy spoon)  food to you??
Sterling S.

Came in for my first visit. The waitress was a bit dismissive (and got my order partially wrong). The food, a few sides of veggies and potatoes, some ham, coffee and tea ended up being almost $30. I was pretty shocked... this greasy spoon place is expensive!

To start, my service dog was refused entry, which is against Americans with Disabilities Act. I found this off putting as it seems this RV park is home to many retirees, which may likely have service companions. Masks required. Social distancing was being practiced, tables were spaced accordingly. Our table had a direct view of the kitchen. The cook wasn't wearing a mask. On top of that she was also not wearing a hair net nor was it pulled back. As she was cooking our food she kept running her hand through her hair and repeatedly pinning it behind her ears.

Andrew C.

I've been here before for lunch and it was good. it's been about 2 years now and we came back for breakfast on our way up north. we ended up sitting down in their outside enclosed patio section. because it was warmer out there than inside. it was very, very dirty. we ordered 2 orders of biscuits and gravy, and 1 side of bacon. the biscuits are dense and tasteless and the gravy is bland. the combo makes for not a very good meal. the bacon is a cheap brand, and was undercooked. all in all not a good experience, besides the waitress being very nice and helpful. I will not return, and won't recommend this place anymore

Jessica L.

Stopped here with my husband on our drive between Portland and Seattle - we are always looking for a hearty breakfast and Fireside Cafe delivered. We ordered the Virginia biscuit and gravy and an omelette. The hashbrowns were perfectly well done. Linda shared stories with us and helped us feel right at home! We will be back!

Looks better than it tastes.
Willie H.

Don't do it. Maybe better in busy season? Dense, tasteless biscuits. Watery thin gravy tasted like spoiled milk. Sausage was a warmed up frozen party from CostCo. Hash browns were out of the bag, wet garbage. Basically, imagine your mom rushing a quick breakfast together on your way to school on a Wed morning. The place had no music. Just silence. Except the sound of the one server/cook yaking on the phone the entire time. Blech.

Denver Omelet and Virginia biscuits and gravy
Janice M.

Who needs IHOP!!! My parents and I ate here for a morning breakfast and it was absolutely delicious and satisfying. The Denver Omelet is packed with all the fixings. No skimping! The Virginia biscuits and gravy with real sausage and an egg over easy tucked under the gravy was amazing! I'm a fan of well seasoned baby red potatoes, and these hit the spot just right! The man in the kitchen the day of our visit, Dan, takes pride in his foodie creations and reaches out to each of his patrons to thank them for coming in. It's the ideal stamp of a small town.

Sorry I was hungry lol Hawaiian omelet!

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11 years ago

Great little place for breakfast when traveling between Portland and Seattle. Great service.

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10 years ago

Cutest little unexpected cafe at campground! Best patty melt I've probably ever had! Thumbs way up!! :).

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Went there for breakfast. We had a party of 6 . The service was great and the food was hot and very good. Will defiantly go back.

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10 years ago

Quaint little cafe right off I5. Food was wonderful, prepared by the owner who was very helpful and a delight

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10 years ago

Perfect greasy diner after camping in the woods. Fast service, kid friendly, delicious.

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Our hot dogs were honestly fantastic. Love the bread and the homemade pickles. Our server was so…read moresweet and attentive.

After a long drive we stopped in Kalama to stretch our legs and get lunch. Walking by this venue…read morethe posted menu looked so appealing we decided to go in. It was Tuesday, we entered around 12:15, two of six tables plus bar seating were empty. The bartendress verbally greeted us and told us to take a seat anywhere. She gave us menus and glasses of water. We proceeded to watch her tend to the 4 tables of customers on her own. We waited about 10 minutes before she came and took our drink and food order. By this time there were 5 tables of customers. We soon realized that she was the only employee tending to the venue, saw no cook in the back. Took 20 minutes to receive our ordered drinks and 35 minutes to receive our lunch. I ordered the brisket tacos and my spouse ordered the salmon tacos. From our observation as she prepared our lunch, everything came out of a refrigerator and reheated. On her way over to our table she realized she forgot the small side of chips that came with the tacos. The brisket was nothing special and had no flavor. My husband enjoyed the salmon, however no smoked flavor. By the time we received our food there were only 2 tables of customers and the other tables sat dirty. A couple came in, came to the bar and stood for about 5 minutes before the sole employee could address them because she was busy with food prep. A woman with a laptop sitting at the bar suddenly got up and began busing the dirty table so the couple could sit down. Please not she made no contact with the new customers. I realized then she had something to do with the venue as she was talking with the employee about a supply order. As a former restaurant manager I truly understood keeping labor costs down, but this was lunch time and she sat at the bar the entire time we were there and did nothing to assist this sole employee until she looked up and realized all the dirty tables. Food prep, order taking and busing during lunch hour was left up to individual. The sole employee was friendly and delivered great customer service. If I was in town again, this would not be a place I would return to. Maybe weekends there are more personnel on duty. Providing lunch service with one person is questionable but not my decision to make, as a customer I wasn't impressed.

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